Malicious Code Injection in nurul-rangi65-miaww Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-88929: Malicious code in nurul-rangi65-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-rangi65-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nurul-rangi65-miaww package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry with potentially harmful packages. The malicious payload can significantly impact developers by introducing untrusted code into their projects, which may lead to security breaches or data loss.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-rangi65-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the nurul-rangi65-miaww package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nurul-rangi65-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove affected packages and ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The nurul-rangi65-miaww package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrusted code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the nurul-rangi65-miaww package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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